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CH
updated 8 months ago

Festo AG Sustainability Profile

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Festo AG, a leading global player in automation technology and industrial training, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1925, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, providing innovative solutions across various industries, including manufacturing, automotive, and food processing. Festo is renowned for its core products, such as pneumatic and electric drive technology, as well as automation solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency. Their commitment to research and development has led to significant advancements, positioning them as a pioneer in the field. Notable achievements include a robust portfolio of patents and a reputation for high-quality, reliable products that meet the evolving needs of modern industry. With a focus on sustainability and digital transformation, Festo AG continues to shape the future of automation.

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71

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

23

Industry Benchmark

Festo AG's score of 71 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Festo AG's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Festo SE & Co. KG

Festo AG, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Festo SE & Co. KG, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, Festo AG has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives related to carbon emissions. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that the company may still be in the process of developing its climate strategy or aligning with broader corporate sustainability goals set by its parent organisation. Festo SE & Co. KG, as the source of potential emissions data and climate initiatives, may have established commitments that could cascade down to Festo AG. However, without specific figures or targets from Festo SE & Co. KG, it is challenging to provide a detailed overview of Festo AG's carbon footprint or climate commitments. In summary, while Festo AG is part of a larger corporate structure that may have climate initiatives, there is currently no available emissions data or specific reduction targets to report.

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202220232024
Scope 1
30,762,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
38,688,000
0,000,000
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Scope 3
13,962,668,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Festo AG's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Festo AG's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Festo AG's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Festo AG is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Festo AG's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Festo AG's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and decreased by approximately 1% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 96% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
96%
Purchased Goods and Services
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Festo AG's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Festo AG has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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